Occupational Health Unit Manager

Occupational Health Unit Manager

Full time, £44,711 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of an Occupational Health Unit Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Occupational Nurse Advisor to work within a full remit in an inhouse Occupational Health Unit.

The Occupational Health Manager is responsible for ensuring the management and delivery of the Service’s Occupational Health function to support the vision and delivery of Creating the Safest Community.

Reporting directly to the Head of Health, Wellbeing and Safety you will be responsible for managing the Occupational Health Unit. The successful candidate will contribute to our strategic goals by shaping and driving the Health, Wellbeing and Safety Agenda, through the management departmental strategies. Ensuring efficiencies and quality service at all times by working alongside the head of H,W&S to develop, monitor and review all relevant OH organisational policies and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose and are legally compliant.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As the Occupational Health Manager you will:

The successful candidate will need to be a registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) with a degree, diploma or certificate in Occupational Health (must be on part 3 of the NMC register).  The Occupational Health Nurse Advisor should have at least 5 years’ experience and be able to demonstrate strong skills in;

·         Health Surveillance

·         Managing own clinical case load of complex cases both face to face and over the phone.

·         Able to provide high standard, evidence based specialist advice and recommendations to managers, HR and others necessary departments through strong report writing skills.

·         Have experience of leadership and management skills to support a clinical team.

·         Provide clinical supervision and support to other team members where less experienced.

·         Support Health Promotion projects

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

§  Manage the performance of our people through transparent, structured Personal Development Plans. Driving performance through objective setting, timely reviews and where required structured development plans.

§  Manage appropriate and robust quality and assurance within the department.

§  Collaborate working to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and management on Occupational Health related matters.

§  Contribute to the development and implementation of relevant departmental policies and procedures in line with relevant national policy and ensure compliance in relation to all relevant regulations and legislation.

About our Occupational Health Unit team

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a newly formed pro-active Occupational Health Team who provide OH services to the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. The successful candidate will be working within an inhouse department at Service Headquarters alongside a current team of OH administrators, OH Technicians, an Occupational health Advisor and a Service Medical Advisor (OHP) There will be occasional travel in this role and the successful candidate will need a full UK driving licence.

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages, all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes – 12th December 2024 -12 Noon
Notification of shortlist – 16th December 2024
*I3 Profile online assessment – Post interview
*First stage – Presentation and technical interview with a panel. *Please note the presentation topic will be provided in advance TBC
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on 12th December.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, Ashley Smith at OHU.department@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an enhanced DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks. 

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

Our facilities

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

Key employee benefits

Ø  Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period

Ø  Flexi-time scheme in operation

Ø  Local government pension scheme

Ø  Free on-site parking

Ø  Free on-site gym

Ø  Blue light discount

Ø Car leasing scheme

Business Support Officer

Job Title: Business Support Officer (Culture, Inclusion, Wellbeing)
Contract: Permanent, Green Book Terms & Conditions 
Working Hours: 30 hours per week 
Salary:  £33,366-£36,124 (pro rata the salary will be £26,690-£28,899 per annum) 
Location: Hybrid / Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park, Essex 
Closing Date: 9am, Friday 13th December 2024 
Interview Date: 20th December 2024 
 
It is proposed that the 30 hours will be worked across 4 days per week, though we are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over working pattern, hours, and how the hybrid working will work. 
 
The Role 
 
As Business Support Officer, you will support the Assistant Director to ensure the function operates successfully. This will include, but is not limited to:  
 
Efficiently managing and coordinating workstreams and projects   
Updating and developing dashboards and reports, including analysing data and trends, and making initial recommendations 
Communicating with key stakeholders on appropriate departmental / service and related activity 
Maintain relevant data, workstream records, effective service recording, and online systems 
Provide administrative support for meetings and external events 
Provide threshold assessments and support to the Safeguarding Team when required.  
 
The Person 
 
The successful candidate will be a passionate, motivated individual who will enhance our Culture, Inclusion, and wellbeing team, bringing administrative excellence and experience of working with data and formatting reports, and knowledge of the public sector environment. 
 
Eligibility  
 
Level 3 Safeguarding 
Safer Recruitment Trained   
Level 2 standard of education (e.g. GCSE at grades A-C, or 4-9), or equivalent experience demonstrating basic numeracy and literacy. 
 
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting. 
 
How to apply  
 
You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.  
 
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications). 
 
Assessment and selection:  
  
The assessment and selection approach will be:  
 
Stage 1   
  
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria) will take place on Friday 13th December.  
  
Stage 2   
  
Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to deliver a short presentation and interview on Friday 20th December. If you are not available on this date, please highlight this in your application, along with alternative dates.  
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Donna Bentley, Assistant Director – Culture, Inclusion and Wellbeing, via donna.bentley@essex-fire.gov.uk) 

 
Safeguarding 
 
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 
 
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service. 
 
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people, or vulnerable adults. 
 
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying. 
 
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  
 
 
Our Culture and Benefits 
 
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits 
 
Disability Confident 
We are an equal opportunity, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit. 
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  
Our employee forums and partners include:  
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighter’s operational group.  
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles because of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others because of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk 
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire 

Part-time Administrative Assistant (West Moors Training Centre)

Job title: Part-time Administrative Assistant (West Moors Training Centre)

Grade: B

Salary: Part-time salary based on 15 hours per week: £10,209 per annum (rising by annual increments to £10,537)

Full-time equivalent salary: £25,183 per annum (rising by annual increments to £25,992).  

More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Part Time – 15 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and believes that work is what you do not where you do it. The role will be based at West Moors Training Centre with some very limited flexibility to work from home. We would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on flexible working arrangements, but we are looking for a primarily office-based role working on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Katharine Hurst, Training Centre Coordinator on 07809 548080 or katharine.hurst@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 5 January 2024 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Monday 13 January 2024. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As an Administration Assistant in our Training Centre you will:

  • Answer reception phone/emails and deal with any general enquiries.
  • Deal with visitors to West Moors Training Centre, including other Service staff and contractors.
  • Print out any course material handouts or folder and assessment papers required for instructors for the following week.
  • Order regularly from stores any supplies required.
  • Assist with our Pass Out Parade at Salisbury Fire Station twice a year.

What makes you our ideal Administration Assistant?

  • Experience of providing a wide range of administrative support to a team, including reception duties and responding appropriately to enquiries via telephone, email and face to face.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel to maintain data recording systems.
  • Good communication skills as you will be dealing with instructors, firefighters, students, corporate members of the Fire Service and external suppliers.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

  • You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. There will be occasional travel for meetings/training. 
  • A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken as well as Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
  • Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
  • Please click here for information relating to raising tax awareness and pension considerations when applying for a job.

To find out more and apply:

Our Candidate Charter outlines the commitments we make to you when applying for a vacancy with us.

Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice.

While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers both the content of the application and how it was created, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying. Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application or have a need to complete your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 within plenty of time of the closing date of the position you are applying for.

Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services. When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.

Health and Safety Officer

Salary: £35,235 to £37,938 per annum.

Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week.  

Contract Length: Fixed-term/Secondment until 05/01/2026, to cover the permanent position holder whilst they are on secondment.

Location: County Hall, Chichester, a typical week will combine attendance at the office, visits around the County and ability to work flexibly. This is led by the needs of the service.

Interviews: 7th January 2025.  

Your role as a Health & Safety Officer is a specialist function and unique to the Fire & Rescue Service.  

You will apply your specialist knowledge to ensure the provision of competent advice and guidance in a specialised range of areas, including Fire Service personnel operating at major incidents in a highly hazardous environment.

Working as part of a team you will support the Health & Safety Manager, advising and supporting the Chief Fire Officer and Service Executive Board on implementing management systems that comply with the requirements and prohibitions imposed by the relevant statutory health, safety and welfare provisions.

Specifically, you will:

Review, update and maintain the Service’s risk assessment database.
Monitor and co-ordinate the reporting, recording and investigation of health and safety incidents.
Monitor and review health and safety performance, carrying out inspections and undertaking audits.
Design, develop, evaluate, and deliver health and safety training.
Co-ordinate all matters relating to litigation claims, maintaining effective liaison with the County Secretary, County Litigation Team, solicitors, and insurers on matters relating to litigation claims.
Lead on all work associated with the “Regional Ways of Working”, including attending meetings, carrying out inter-service safety audits and be involved in the development of Four Fire (4F) collaboration work.
 

What we are looking for:
 

Advisory, negotiation and persuasion skills.
Ability to interpret complex information to produce health, safety and welfare guidance with minimal supervision.
Analytical and judgemental skills to assess health and safety needs and to respond appropriately and provide unbiased options.
Ability to design, deliver and evaluate health, safety, and fire training packages.
The ability to keep up to date with new developments in the health, safety, and fire field.
A National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Certificate or a National Vocational Qualification level 3 in Occupational Safety and Health, or a British Safety Council Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health.
An appropriate qualification (or appropriate relevant experience) in the specialist area of Fire and Rescue Health and Safety.
Teaching qualification (City & Guilds, level 3 or equivalent).
Previous experience of working within an Emergency Service.
Experience in the interpretation and application of health, safety, fire, and other associated legislation in hazardous and safety critical environments.
Experience of developing safe systems of work and procedures to improve employee health, safety, welfare and risk management, and the health and safety of non-employees affected by an employer’s operations.

Project Manager

12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Job reference REQ000324

Closing date 15/12/2024

Salary: £43,693 per annum rising to £47,754 per annum

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to help us manage and deliver projects that align with our strategic aims and objectives.

You will report to the Programme and Project Management Office (PMO) Manager, who is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the corporate portfolio. In this role, you will be assigned multiple concurrent projects, which may involve implementing new systems, technology, and/or business process changes. All assigned projects must be delivered within set tolerances for time, budget, and quality.

You will have:

  • In-depth project Management experience of managing multiple IT and Business projects simultaneously with a proven track record of bringing projects to successful completion on time and within budget.
  • A recognised Project Management qualification e.g. Prince II Practitioner Level, Agile PM etc. or equivalent experience.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication and active listening skills with the ability to liaise with, influence, negotiate and manage a variety of stakeholders, including senior management, suppliers and other departments.
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively, managing shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
  • Strong planning, tracking and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
    Competent use of project management and planning tools, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
  • For more details about the key responsibilities and essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:

  • Hybrid working patterns
  • Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
  • Free access to onsite gym facilities
  • Free onsite parking
  • Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
  • Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
     

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The selection process will take place on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 December 2024

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Petia Asparouhova Petia.Asparouhova@bedsfire.gov.uk

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children, and Young People, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Information Governance & Comp Assistant

SOUTH WALES FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

HEADQUARTERS, FOREST VIEW BUSINESS PARK, LLANTRISANT

CORPORATE SERVICES DIRECTORATE

Information Governance Support Officer

TEMPORARY – 12 months

37 HOURS PER WEEK

REF: 502944

GRADE 7 – SALARY: £29,093 – £30,060

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an Information Governance Support Officer within the Corporate Service Directorate, based at Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing additional resilience for and administrative support to the Information Governance Manager in matters relating to Information Governance, ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation. These include (but are not limited to) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 and The Freedom of Information Act, The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Privacy and Electronic Regulations (PECR) and The Environmental Information Regulations 2004. The successful applicant will also assist on matters relating to the effective management of information, including (but not limited to) records retention & disposal, information sharing and disclosures of information.

The successful applicant will have Knowledge of Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation and proven experience of working in an Administrative Role.

More details in relation to this position can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.  Should you have any additional enquiries, you are invited to contact the Information Governance Manager, Christian Landeg-John on 01443 232213.

Completed expressions of interest should be returned to: Christian Landeg-John via email, c-landeg-john@southwales-fire.gov.uk. The closing date for receipt of applications is 19/12/2024.  The date for the Selection stage is to be confirmed.

All documentation is available in both Welsh and English and we welcome communication in either language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.

Safeguarding Administration Assistant

Job Title: Safeguarding Administration Assistant       

Contract: Permanent / Part-time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE). Daily working pattern to be agreed locally between successful applicant and hiring manager  

Salary: £16,361.40 – £17,743.20 (Pro Rata) Per Annum

Location: Flexible to include Kelvedon Park SHQ/South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station/Remote working opportunities

Closing Date: 15th December 2024

The Role

Working within our Safeguarding Team, you will be committed to providing exceptional administrative support to this busy and varied department.  Whether its inputting safeguarding data, researching reports, taking minutes, supporting project work or liaising with staff, you’ll be making the public safer by providing excellent support to the Safeguarding Team, as well as friendly advice and guidance to all those who need it.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

·       Provide general support and assistance in all areas of administration within the Safeguarding Team.

·       Process and record incoming safeguarding referrals, mail and retrieving appropriate documents and data as required. Attend meetings, taking and distributing minutes.

·       To complete basic statistics, produce reports and assisting with performance management.

·       To maintain effective service recording and online filing systems. To maintain, update and process work on CFRMIS and other databases.

·       To receive sensitive information and provide confidential administrative support to staff within the Safeguarding Team.

About You

·       Excellent administrative skills.

·       Positive attitude and willing to get involved.

·       A natural problem solver with the ability to think quickly.

·       Good communicator with a confident, clear and friendly manner.

·       Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

How to apply

Internal candidates in either the development or resource pool –

If you meet the essential criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Cornerstone (recruitment portal).

Head of Governance & Legal Services/Monitoring Officer

VACANCY

Head of Governance & Legal Services/Monitoring Officer

Location:        Eyre Street, Sheffield (with some agile working)

Salary:           £82,942 per annum

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority are seeking to appoint an ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking individual, with a proven track record at senior strategic level, to the new position of Head of Governance & Legal Services/Monitoring Officer.

We are well regarded by the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business and the Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to delivering its aspiration of “Making South Yorkshire safer and stronger”.

We offer a unique opportunity for a high calibre individual with drive, demonstrable strategic governance and legal skills and significant political awareness.  This will require an open, transparent and inclusive style and the ability to develop positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a confident and respected leader, strategic legal and governance advisor and be proactive in meeting the challenges of the fire reform agenda. You must be a qualified solicitor and hold a current practicing certificate or an experienced legal professional and hold the CILEX Professional Diploma in Legal Practice. You will have a good understanding of public sector statutory/regulatory frameworks and of democratic processes and the role of elected members.

You will role-model our behaviours of honesty, integrity and respect in all that you do. You will provide drive to deliver continuous improvement to ensure that the level of service to the communities we serve remains effective, efficient and provides robust governance and assurance. 

An open and engaging style of leadership, significant experience of providing professional strategic direction, and a commitment to all aspects of diversity and inclusion, will be essential in building effective relationships with all stakeholders.

For a confidential conversation regarding this position contact Angela Twigg, Executive Assistant, on 07341046522 to arrange to speak to the Chief Fire Officer or Deputy Chief Fire Officer.

Information regarding the Service and the Authority can be found at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/

Application packs are available to download via our website http://www.syfire.gov.uk/ and should be returned electronically to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

Within both our Service and Authority we are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

Recruitment Process Timeline
Closing Date for Applications:  0900 hours Friday 6th December 2024
Notification of Shortlist:  Tuesday 10th December 2024
Executive Team information session (for shortlisted candidates)
 Wednesday 11th December 2024
Assessment process: Interview with Stakeholder Panel
Presentation to and interview with Senior Leadership Team
Media Assessment
Psychometric Testing (online)  Thursday 19th December 2024
Final interview with Fire Authority Appointments Committee (for final shortlisted candidates)  Wednesday 8th January 2025
 

Professional Standards Adviser

Post: Professional Standards Adviser
Salary: £45,485 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £45,485 – £54,332 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 13 December 2024

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

Earlier this year, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) introduced its Professional Standards Unit (PSU), the first of its kind across any Fire and Rescue Service in the UK. Since the Culture Review, the London Fire Brigade introduced a range of actions, including an external reporting line for staff to raise concerns with an independent organisation. LFB is looking to build on the learning from the past year, and ensure that we continue to work hard as an organisation to deliver an environment that supports all staff to be at their best, with zero tolerance for any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination.

The PSU will have an important role in upskilling the organisation and enabling all staff to understand and meet the high standards of behaviour required to represent LFB, and expected by the public we serve. Importantly, it will undertake proactive engagement across LFB and use data and insights to ensure that issues are resolved as early as possible and, in the long-term, prevent inappropriate and un-acceptable behaviour from arising in the first place. The PSU will act as the centre of expertise for queries relating to discipline, bullying, harassment and discrimination within LFB. Colleagues can contact the PSU directly for advice, to raise complaints, or seek guidance. The PSU will manage complaints and concerns, commission and undertake investigations, and support any formal hearing process within the organisation.

An opportunity has arisen to join the PSU as a Professional Standards Adviser. A strong knowledge of discipline (conduct), grievance, and harassment procedures, alongside good working knowledge of HR best practice is essential, as is providing advice on HR matters to staff at all levels. Maintaining positive relationships, data analysis and clear communication skills will be of vital importance.

Most importantly, we are seeking candidates who will ensure complete confidentiality to maintain the trust and confidence of LFB staff, and will demonstrate the highest levels of integrity. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. CIPD qualified or equivalent comprehensive knowledge of the application of conditions of service, good professional HR practice and current employment legislation, together with significant experience of providing high quality HR services.
2. Experience of producing detailed written work, particularly in relation to the drafting of reports and briefing papers.
3. Good interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels and to demonstrate tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues.
4. An awareness of the importance of ensuring confidential information and security of sensitive information and an awareness of the principles of the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 06th January 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

This will consist of an interview covering the key points within the job description and person specification. Candidates will be required to give a five minute presentation on the topic, which will be followed by five minutes of questions:

“How do you build the confidence of individuals raising concerns and complaints when they feel they have been let down by their employer previously?”

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check will be undertaken on the successful person before an appointment is confirmed.

INFORMATION GOVERNANCE OFFICER

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a new Information Governance Officer within the Corporate Service Directorate, based at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX. 

The successful applicant will support the Information Governance Manager in providing direction, support and advice to the Authority and the Service in matters relating to Information Governance, ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation. These include (but are not limited to) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018, The Freedom of Information Act 2000, The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Privacy and Electronic Regulations (PECR) and The Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

The post holder will also support the Information Governance Manager in advising the organisation on matters relating to the effective management of information, including (but not limited to) records retention and disposal, information sharing and disclosures of information. 

We are a family friendly organisation, and a flexible working system is in operation. 

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and be required to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Test prior to an appointment being made.

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification.  Please note that this is a highly competitive process and only those who have fully demonstrated evidence against all the essential criteria on the person specification will go forward to the Selection Process.  Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website.

SWFRS believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.